Dar Daouletli

Dar Daouletli is an old palace in the medina of Tunis.

Etymology[edit]

The palace got its name from one of his previous owners, the daouletli (Turkish word that derives from the Arabic word daoula meaning «government») or dey.

Localization[edit]

It is located in El Driba street, near Sidi Ben Arous Street.

History[edit]

The palace was built in the 17th century.^[1] On 19 October 1992, it became an official historical monument.^[2] Nowadays, it is the main office of Rachidia.

Gallery[edit]

Northern facade of the main hall
Southern facade of the main hall
western facade of the main hall
Eastern facade of the main hall
Entrance of Dar Daouletli
A concert in the hall
Decoration of the walls
The columns
A room in Dar Daouletli

References[edit]

^ Jacques Revault, Palais et demeures de Tunis (XVIe et XVIIe siècles), vol. I, Paris, Centre national de la recherche scientifique, 1967, 542 p. (lire en ligne [archive]), p. 203-215
^ « Décret n°92-1815 du 19 octobre 1992 » [archive], sur docartis.com (consulté le 21 janvier 2017)

[1] Jacques Revault, Palais et demeures de Tunis (XVIe et XVIIe siècles), vol. I, Paris, Centre national de la recherche scientifique, 1967, 542 p. (lire en ligne [archive]), p. 203-215

[2] « Décret n°92-1815 du 19 octobre 1992 » [archive], sur docartis.com (consulté le 21 janvier 2017)

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